Expenses

Art classes are expensive. Students and parents should be aware that besides the normal textbooks required for classes, students will need to purchase art supplies for the majority of their studio classes and most likely will have to replenish some of those supplies during the semester. While Alabama State University will try to supply some materials, it is the student’s responsibility to have the needed supplies to work in class. Student’s that are not prepared to have supplies at the beginning of the semester usually fall behind as most studio classes are hands on classes and start working if not immediately usually within the first week of classes.

Most instructors have supply lists that can be requested prior to the start of each semester. Please call the department for details. Most supplies can be purchased at local art and craft stores or over the Internet. It is also highly recommended that all students, particularly those in the graphic design field have a laptop computer by the beginning of their sophomore year of study. Students may contact the department for further listing of computers and software packages that are used in the program.